Teddy Swims had a massive hit with his song “Lose Control.” It spent over 70 weeks on the Billboard charts and earned him a Grammy recognition for Best New Artist. He sat down with MTV to talk about his new album. The album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2), tells the story of his recovery and growth.
He explains that Part 2 is all about his healing journey. He wants to show everyone that life “does get better” after heartbreak. New songs like “Not Your Man” are about learning to truly respect oneself. He now knows that he is worthy of love, unlike the hard times he went through before.
Teddy Swims on Self-Worth, Growth & Fatherhood – Full Interview
People who watched the MTV chat loved how honest Teddy Swims was. Many viewers said his voice is special, and they called him beautiful. One fan agreed that therapy can help anyone who needs it. The fans decided that he is a very open person and will be a great father.
Teddy Swims’ open-book approach to life is what makes his music connect with so many people. He reveals that his current path of growth began when his girlfriend, Raiche, encouraged him to start therapy. This helped him move past a troubled time when he wrote his very first album about chaos.
Teddy Swims – Lose Control (The Village Sessions)
His first album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1), tells the story of that dark time. “Lose Control” is the center of this record and is about feeling addicted to a bad relationship. He sang about losing his true self and needing that person like a substance. This honesty helped him start his healing. Part 2 of the same album is beautifully linked to sending the message of growth.
Teddy Swims’ style is always full of heart, from his music to his talk about emotions. He believes that sharing “soft stuff out loud” is the truest “manliest thing” you can do. Follow Teddy Swims on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.